Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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The U.S. flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The U.S. flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Workers prepare a platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Workers prepare a platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Chairs wait to be positioned outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Chairs wait to be positioned outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Chairs sit empty outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Chairs sit empty outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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An Old Town Trolley tour bus passes the National Mall prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

An Old Town Trolley tour bus passes the National Mall prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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A worker cleans the bulletproof glass that surrounds the inaugural platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A worker cleans the bulletproof glass that surrounds the inaugural platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Myrtle Nora arranges flag buntings outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Myrtle Nora arranges flag buntings outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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President Barack Obama license plate sits on display for sale at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

President Barack Obama license plate sits on display for sale at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Customers wait in line at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Customers wait in line at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Betty Boseman looks though buttons at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Betty Boseman looks though buttons at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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U.S. President Barack Obama magnets and buttons are arranged for a photograph at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

U.S. President Barack Obama magnets and buttons are arranged for a photograph at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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Stuffed bears with 'Obama 2013' scarves sit on display for sale at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Stuffed bears with 'Obama 2013' scarves sit on display for sale at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Washington Prepares For The Obama Presidential Inauguration

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A woman walks out of the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A woman walks out of the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Barack Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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